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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.09, 828.17 and 200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.09, 828.17 and 200.65 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.09 : 828.17 = 200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.09/828.17 = 200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.09x = 828.17 × 200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.09x = 166,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,175.00/552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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